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The LS197 is a hand-held gloss meter with a tri-angle measurement design that lets you measure gloss at three different angles (20°, 60°, and 85°) — all from a single device. This makes it ideal for a broader set of surface finishes, from very shiny (high gloss) to matte (low gloss) materials.
It’s widely used for testing surface gloss on paints, coatings, inks, plastics, ceramics, paper, stone, metals, electroplated parts, and more.
📊 Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Measuring Angles 20°, 60°, 85° (multi-angle)
Measuring Apertures 20°: 9×9 mm
60°: 9×15 mm
85°: 5×38 mm
Minimum Sample Size 57 mm × 10 mm
Measuring Range 20°: 0–2000 GU
60°: 0–1000 GU
85°: 0–160 GU
Resolution 0.1 Gloss Unit (GU)
Repeatability 0–120 GU: ±0.2 GU
120–2000 GU: ±0.2 %
Reproducibility 0–120 GU: ±0.5 GU
120–2000 GU: ±0.5 %
Zero Error ~0.1 GU
Indication Error ±1.5 GU or ±1.5 % (across range)
Display 240×128 dot-matrix LCD
Power Rechargeable lithium battery (3.7 V, ~2000 mAh)
Interfaces USB-C (charging & PC data)
Languages Supported English & Simplified Chinese
Dimensions ~140 × 48 × 75 mm
Weight ~300 g
Operating Temp/Humidity 10–45 °C, 0–85 % RH (no condensation)
Storage Temp –10–60 °C
Gloss Units (GU) represent specular reflectance — higher GU means a glossier surface. The multi-angle design lets you interpret gloss data across different geometries for better material characterization.
✨ Key Features
📐 Multi-Angle Measurement
Measures gloss at 20°, 60°, and 85° simultaneously — letting you assess high gloss (20°), medium gloss (60°), and low gloss (85°) surfaces with one instrument.
📊 Extra-Wide Range (Up to 2000 GU)
With a 2000 GU range at 20° angle, the LS197 handles very high-gloss and reflective finishes that many single-angle meters can’t.
⚡ Fast & Easy Operation
Simply place the meter on the surface and the readings appear instantly — no extra button press needed in normal mode.
📈 QC Mode for Batch Testing
Quality Control (QC) mode lets you set upper and lower limits to automatically decide if gloss values are within spec — useful for production inspection workflows.
🔧 High Accuracy & Stability
Uses D65 standard light source and advanced optics for consistent, accurate measurements even on colored materials.
💻 PC Software Support
Connect via USB to Windows PC for data logging, parameter setup, batch statistics, and report generation/printing.
🔋 Long Battery Life
Large rechargeable battery supports extended measurement sessions without frequent recharging.
📜 Standards & Compliance
The LS197 meets major gloss measurement standards, making its results reliable and globally comparable:
ISO 2813 — Paints and coatings gloss measurement
ISO 7668
ASTM D523 & ASTM D2457 — Standard gloss test methods
DIN 67530 — German gloss standard
GB/T 9754, GB/T 13891, GB/T 7706, GB/T 8807 — Chinese gloss standards
Meets Grade 1 working machine calibration requirements under JJG 696-2015/2002 verification regulation.
📌 Who It’s Best For
The LS197 is ideal if you need:
Comprehensive gloss profiling across multiple gloss levels (low, medium, high).
High-gloss surface testing beyond 1000 GU (up to 2000 GU).
Production line quality control with QC automation.
Lab and R&D environments where detailed gloss measurement across angles improves material evaluation.
Linshang LS195 Cost-Effective Gloss Meter
The LS195 is a hand-held gloss meter designed for professional surface gloss testing on a wide variety of materials — including paint, coatings, ink, plastic, paper, ceramics, stone, and metals. It’s positioned as a cost-effective yet high-precision instrument, ideal for quality control in production and laboratory environments.
📊 Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Measuring Angle 60° (standard universal)
Measuring Aperture 9 mm × 15 mm
Minimum Sample Size 20 mm × 10 mm
Measuring Range 0 – 200 GU
Resolution 0.1 GU
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–120 GU) / ±0.2 % (120–200 GU)
Reproducibility ±0.5 GU / ±0.5 %
Zero Error ~0.1 GU
Indication Error ±1.5 GU throughout range
Display 240×128 dot matrix LCD
Languages English & Chinese
Power Supply Rechargeable lithium battery 3.7 V (~600 mAh)
Data Interface USB-C for PC connection & charging
Size & Weight ~140×48×75 mm, ~237 g
Operating Conditions 10–45 °C, 0–85 % RH (no condensation)
Gloss Units (GU) are the standard metric for surface specular reflectance — higher GU means a shinier surface.
✨ Key Features & Benefits
✅ Plug-and-Measure Simplicity
Instant results — after turning on you can simply place the meter and read data within ~0.5 s.
🧪 QC Mode for Batch Testing
The QC (Quality Control) mode lets you set upper/lower thresholds to automatically judge pass/fail for batches, boosting efficiency.
📈 High Accuracy and Stability
Uses a D65 light source with photopic spectral response for consistent measurements, even on colored surfaces.
Good repeatability/resolution enhances reliability for QC and product comparisons.
💻 PC Software Support
Connect via USB to Windows PC to collect data, configure settings, run online measurement, and generate/print reports.
🔋 Portable Ergonomic Design
Lightweight and ergonomic shape for handheld use — ideal for shop floor and lab applications.
Auto power-off & long battery life support extended use without frequent charging.
📜 Standards & Compliance
The LS195 conforms to key international and national gloss measurement standards, ensuring widely acceptable, comparable results:
ISO 2813 – Surface gloss of paint & coatings
ISO 7668; ASTM D523 / D2457 – Standard gloss methods
DIN 67530 – German gloss standard
GB/T 9754, GB/T 13891, GB/T 7706, GB/T 8807 – Chinese gloss test standards
Meets Grade 1 working machine performance under JJG 696-2015 verification regulation — meaning its accuracy is suitable for professional/lab use.
📌 Best Applications
The LS195 is suited for:
Quality assurance in paints, coatings, plastic parts, printing, wood & stone finishes.
Routine production inspections where quick, repeatable gloss checks are needed.
General lab and workshop use requiring a budget-friendly but accurate gloss meter.
The LS192 is a handheld digital gloss meter designed for accurate surface gloss measurement on a wide range of materials like paint, coatings, metals, ceramics, stone, plastics, paper, and more. It expands the range beyond basic gloss meters, reaching high-gloss surfaces up to 1000 GU and meeting Grade 1 performance standards.
📊 Technical Specifications
Parameter Specification
Measurement angle 60° (universal angle)
Measuring range 0 – 1000 Gloss Units (GU)
Resolution 0.1 GU
Measuring spot 9 mm × 15 mm
Minimum sample size ~20 × 10 mm
Repeatability ±0.2 GU (0–100 GU); ±0.2 % (100–1000 GU)
Reproducibility ±0.5 GU (0–100); ±0.5 % (100–1000)
Zero error ~0.1 GU
Indication error ±1.5 GU (0–100); ±1.5 % (100–1000)
Display LCD (192 × 64 matrix)
Languages English & Simplified Chinese
Power Rechargeable lithium battery (~3.7 V, 1000 mAh)
Interface USB-C for PC data transfer
Weight ~300 g
Dimensions ~104 × 35 × 60 mm
Operating Temp 10 – 45 °C; humidity up to 85 % (no condensation)
Gloss Units (GU) indicate how shiny a surface is — higher values mean a more reflective (glossier) surface.
✨ Key Features
✔ Wide Measurement Range
Measures from matte to high-gloss surfaces (0–1000 GU) — suitable for products with very high reflectivity.
✔ High Precision (Grade 1 Performance)
Instrument accuracy and repeatability meet Grade 1 gloss meter standards, qualifying for professional and quality-critical applications.
✔ Easy & Intelligent Operation
Normal mode: fast one-touch measurements — place on surface and read result.
QC mode: lets operators set upper and lower limits for quick pass/fail quality checks.
✔ Real-Time Statistics
Displays real-time values, max/min/average, standard deviation for up to 99 readings (more with PC software).
✔ Temperature Compensation
Built-in temperature compensation improves stability and reduces drift over long-term usage.
✔ Portable & Durable
Slim, compact design, aluminum shell — durable and easy to carry.
💻 PC Connectivity & Software
Connects via USB to a Windows PC.
PC software allows:
• Real-time online measurement
• Setting test parameters
• Batch data collection & statistics
• Report generation & printing
The software can run directly from the included USB drive or be downloaded and launched after unzipping.
📜 Standards & Compliance
The LS192 meets major international and national gloss measurement standards, ensuring reliable and comparable data across laboratories and industries:
International Standards
ISO 2813 — Gloss measurement for paints/coatings
ISO 7668
ASTM D523 & ASTM D2457 — Standard gloss measurement methods
DIN 67530 — German gloss measurement standard
Chinese Standards
GB/T 9754, GB/T 13891, GB/T 7706, GB/T 8807
Conforms to Grade 1 working machine under JJG 696-2015 verification regulation.
🧠 Typical Uses
The LS192 is ideal for:
Production quality control of paints, coatings, plastics, ceramics, stone, metals.
Material R&D and lab testing where high-gloss measurements are required.
Batch inspections with automatic QC pass/fail evaluation.
LS190 Gloss Meter – Overview
The LS190 is a handheld, cost-effective gloss meter designed for surface gloss measurement on materials such as paint, coatings, plastics, paper, ceramics, stone, metals, etc. It focuses on easy operation, reliable data, and quick quality control with support for batch testing.
📊 Technical Parameters
Parameter Specification
Measuring angle 60° (standard medium-gloss geometry)
Measuring spot / aperture 9 mm × 15 mm
Minimum sample size 20 mm × 10 mm
Measuring range 0–200 GU (Gloss Units)
Resolution 1 GU
Repeatability ±1 GU (0–120 GU); ±1 % (120–200 GU)
Reproducibility ±1 GU / ±1 %
Zero error 1 GU
Indication error ±3 GU across range
Power supply Rechargeable lithium battery (3.7 V, ~600 mAh)
Display 240×128 dot matrix LCD
Languages English & Simplified Chinese
Data communication USB-C to PC
Dimensions ~140 × 48 × 75 mm
Weight ~237 g
Operating temp & humidity 10–45 °C, 0–85 % RH (no condensation)
Storage temp −10–60 °C
Gloss Units (GU) are the standard measurement unit for specular reflection and surface shine.
✨ Key Features
✔ Easy to Use
The meter can be put on the surface and measured immediately with no button press required in basic mode.
✔ Normal & QC Mode
Normal Mode for single measurements.
QC Mode allows setting upper & lower limits for automatic qualification results — ideal for batch inspections/quality control.
✔ Accurate & Stable
Uses D65 light source and photopic spectral response to improve accuracy on colored samples.
High repeatability/resolution for consistent results.
✔ Robust Design
Passes extensive quality tests (thousands of calibration, stability, vibration and aging tests) to ensure reliability.
✔ Ergonomic & Portable
Lightweight ergonomics with a comfortable grip.
✔ Long Battery Life
Auto-shutdown and efficient power use for extended measurement sessions.
📜 Standards & Compliance
The LS190 conforms to major national and international gloss measurement standards, ensuring its measurements are consistent with industry practice:
International Standards
ISO 2813 – Surface gloss measurement for paints/coatings.
ISO 7668, ASTM D523, ASTM D2457 – Standard methods for specular gloss testing.
DIN 67530 – German gloss measurement standard.
Chinese Standards
GB/T 9754, GB/T 13891, GB/T 7706, GB/T 8807 – National gloss/testing standards.
Meets Grade 2 working machine performance according to JJG 696-2015 verification regulation for gloss meters.
💻 PC Software
The meter comes with Windows PC software.
Via USB you can:
• Perform online measurements.
• Configure parameters.
• Collect and store data.
• Generate and print reports — useful for quality documentation.
You can install the software directly from the included files or download it and run it without full installation.
📌 Who It’s Best For
Quality control in coatings, paint, plastics, printing, leather, wood, stone, and automotive panels.
Production environments needing quick pass/fail measurements (QC mode).
Budget-sensitive labs or operators requiring a basic yet standards-compliant gloss meter.
Linshang offers multiple types of gloss meters equipped with data statistics functions and professional software, providing efficient and precise gloss measurement solutions. As a professional gloss meter manufacturer, we are dedicated to delivering high-cost performance and high-accuracy instruments for evaluating gloss uniformity across various surfaces.
Our gloss meters are widely used in industries such as automotive, printing, paint, coating, ink, plastic, paper, tile, stone, metal, plating, and more. Whether you need to measure the gloss of car surfaces, marble, or painted coatings, Linshang gloss meters deliver consistent and reliable results with exceptional accuracy.
For more information about product prices, technical parameters, and model selection, please contact us directly.
YS6020 is a benchtop grating spectrophotometer which is developed by 3nh independently with independent intellectual property. YS6020 has many features, like 7 inches TFT capacitive touch screen display, full illuminants, reflective d/8 and transmissive d/0 geometry (including or excluding UV). With very stable and precise color measurement, large storage and powerful PC software all makes YS6020 ideal for color analysis within R&D and laboratory environments.
1, High configuration of hardware: 7 inches TFT Color Capacitive Touch-screen Display; Concave Grating.
2, Double Array 256 Image Element CMOS Sensor; Long life-span stable xenon lamp.
3, With reflective and transmissive spectrum, accurate Lab value, good to calculate color formula and do precise color transmission.
4, Auto identify measuring aperture. Freely switchable between 3 measuring apertures: Φ 25.4mm/8mm/4mm. Users also can customize apertures.
5, Built-in temperature sensor to monitor and compensate the measuring temperature to ensure the measurement more precision.
6, Wavelength range 360nm – 780nm. Built-in 400nm cut off, more professional in UV measurement.
7, Independent light source detector, continuously monitor the condition of light sources to ensure the light source reliable.
8, Multiple measurement modes: Quality Management Mode, Sample Mode; Meet more users’ requirement.
9,A variety of optional accessories: Reflection sample holding tool, transmission fixture, micro 4mm aperture transmission test components, instrument inversion test components, applicable to more working conditions.
10, Big capacity data storage, for 20000 pieces test result.
11, Built-in camera locating.
12, More powerful extended functions at the PC software.
* Application Industry :-
YS6020 benchtop spectrophotometer is used to do precise color analysis and transmission in laboratories. It can be widely applied in different industries, such as plastics, electronics, paint and ink, printing, garments, leather, paper, auto, medical, cosmetics, food, science institutes, laboratories.
YS6010 is a benchtop grating spectrophotometer which is developed by 3nh independently with independent intellectual property. YS6010 has many features, like 7 inches TFT capacitive touch screen display, full illuminants, reflective d/8 and transmissive d/0 geometry(including or excluding UV). With very stable and precise color measurement, large storage and powerful PC software all makes YS6010 ideal for color analysis within R&D and laboratory environments.
* Features :-
1, High configuration of hardware: 7 inches TFT Color Capacitive Touch-screen Display; Concave Grating.
2, Double Array 256 Image Element CMOS Sensor; Long life-span stable LED, UV LED.
3, With reflective and transmissive spectrum, accurate Lab value, good to calculate color formula and do precise color transmission.
4, Auto identify measuring aperture. Freely switchable between 4 measuring apertures: φ25.4mm/15mm/8mm/4mm. Users also can customize apertures.
5, Built-in temperature sensor to monitor and compensate the measuring temperature to ensure the measurement more precision.
6, Wavelength range 360nm – 780nm. Built-in 400nm cut off/460nm cut off (only xenon lamp edition), more professional in UV measurement.
7, Independent light source detector, continuously monitor the condition of light sources to ensure the light source reliable.
8, Multiple measurement modes: Quality Management Mode, Sample Mode; Meet more users’ requirement.
9. A variety of optional accessories: Reflection sample holding tool, transmission fixture, micro 4mm aperture transmission test components, instrument inversion test components, applicable to more working conditions;
10, Big capacity data storage, for 20000 pieces test result.
11, Built-in camera locating.
12, More powerful extended functions at the PC software.
* Application Industry:-
YS6010 benchtop spectrophotometer is used to do precise color analysis and transmission in laboratories. It can be widely applied in different industries, such as plastics, electronics, paint and ink, printing, garments, leather, paper, auto, medical, cosmetics, food, science institutes, laboratories.
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